ZIP Code 28606, NC
Living in 28606
Bikeability
21
Walkability
28
Commute
36
Public Transit
32
Affordability
87
Public Safety
94
Airports
60
Hospitals
66
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
42
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
-163 (2010–19)
49 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
-8% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate40%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree3%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone29%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
+$5.5k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
31 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation38%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office12%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation2%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$92k
Median Home Value
-$9.1k (2010–19)
15%
Built 2000 or Later
$466
Median Monthly Rent
+$229 (2010–19)
64%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home37%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198933%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas18%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 28606
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in 28606
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 28606
Inland Flooding70
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 28606, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 28606, NC
Millers Creek Christian School
11 miles, NE
Harvest Time Christian Academy
12 miles, NE
Heritage Christian School
17 miles, SW
Nc Boys Academy
17 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 28606, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
22 miles, S
Appalachian State University
23 miles, NW
Lees-McRae College
32 miles, W
Davidson College
47 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 28606, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
16 miles, SW
Watauga Medical Center
21 miles, NW
Frye Regional Medical Center
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 28606, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
62 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
67 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
77 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
81 miles, SW